Waiting to Die in a Tent...

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The old viking warrior Einarr and his young friend Mikel battle to protect their distant city of Reidun. When Einarr is mortally wounded, Mikel sets out to locate Einarr’s estranged daughter Kára for a final father-daughter reunion. But before they can return, a mysterious figure finds Einarr alone-- and about to breathe his last.

Written and Produced by William J. Meyer
Boyd Barrett as Einarr
Karin Heimdahl as Hildr
Owen McCuen as Mikel
and Madeline Goshorn as Kára

Featuring the Icelandic folk song "Krummavísur"
written by Jón Thoroddsen
and performed by Sigurboði Grétarsson
Used with permission

This self-contained story became the basis of my unpublished novel Valkyrie

2020 Platinum Selection of the HEAR Now Festival